Name: Pasta Alla Norma
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 (16-ounce) can tomato puree; 1 cup chicken broth; Coarse sea salt; Red pepper flakes, to taste; 1 eggplant, cubed; 4 tablespoons canola oil; 1 (1-pound) box dried penne rigate; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1/4 cup ricotta salata, shaved into strips with a peeler; Few fresh basil leaves, chiffonade, for garnish

Directions

To make the spicy marinara sauce: Combine the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, tomato puree, and broth in a large, deep saucepan and cook over medium heat until reduced by 1/3. Add the salt, and red pepper flakes, to taste.
For the eggplants: Heat 4 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, and fry the eggplant. Drain them on paper towels and sprinkle with sea salt.
Stir the cooked eggplant into the marinara sauce. Keep the sauce warm.
For the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta, and add it to the marinara sauce. Stir in the grated cheeses.
Divide the pasta among the plates and top with a strip of ricotta salata and some fresh basil.

This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. It has not been tested for home use.

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